´Boro´s Shomers takes 2nd at Edinboro Open

Edinboro wrestler Andrew Shomers finished in second place and the Fighting Scots' Anthony Rivera took sixth Saturday at the 28th annual Edinboro Open held in the Zafirovski Dome.

Shomers was the runner-up at 157 pounds, winning four straight matches until he lost in the championship 3-2 to Ryan Blees of Virginia Tech. Shomers won one match by pin and two by technical fall.

Rivera went 3-2 for the tournament to finish sixth at 133 pounds.

Four wrestlers from Mercyhurst and two from Gannon competed.

Kevin Kinyua of Mercyhurst went 3-2 with two technical fall wins and a major decision.

Three other Lakers wrestled unattached, meaning they competed as individuals, not representing their school. Zach Breeden went 1-2 and Ryan Stuart went 0-2, both at 174 pounds. Alex Guidice went 0-2 at heavyweight.